e-list No. 57 Eclectibles Miscellany: Traveling Seamstress, Railroad TrainPhone Tips, Professional Valentine Writer & Of Course, the Children
It’s all about the Children…
Eclectibles Sheryl Jaeger & Ralph Gallo 860.872.7587
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Albums & Journals
1. [world's fair][ Chicago world's fair][ world's Columbian exposition][ lawyer][ courtroom][ bar exam][ commonplace][ daily life][ runaway][ ] John Robins Sharpless Sr. Diary of John R. Sharpless, Lawyer from Pennsylvania, includes trip to World's Fair. Catawissa, PA. 1893. An 1893 pocket diary for John R. Sharpless, a twenty-two year old man who was studying to become a lawyer. While doing so he was working for William H Rhawn, a prominent attorney from Sharpless' hometown of Catawissa, PA. Sharpless writes short, detailed, entries on a daily basis, until he stops abruptly on October 29. Each entry includes the weather, both temperature and description, as well as a list of everything he had done that day. The majority of Sharpless' life at that point revolved around the law, either in the form of various cases he was working on for his boss, Rhawn, or studying for the bar exam. Additionally a large portion of the diary is dedicated to his courtship of Lois Gearhart, the woman who, a few short years later, would become his wife. Other topics include various social activities with his friends and family, such as card games, billiard games, sleigh rides, or fishing trips (he was avid angler). Two events of note take place during this year, the first of which is his trip to the Chicago World's Fair (aka World's Columbian Exposition) with a group of his friends, including Lois Gearhart. There they spend over a week in late July visiting the fair grounds and the various attractions. The second event takes place on April 24 when his boss' 13 year old son, Harry Rhawn, runs away. What follows over the next month and a half are various trips both he and his boss take in an effort to find the young boy. The Rhawn family took out various adverts in newspapers, even going as far at to send the boy's description to the Chicago PD, fearing he was trying to make it to the World's Fair. The boy was eventually found in Erie, PA, almost 300 miles from his hometown, and John was sent to retrieve him. Below are some quotes from Sharpless' entries.
"8, cloudy. Worked hard in morn in office. Learned that I could not be admitted in February, Good sleighing... new resolution to study like the devil." - January 15
"33, clear. Nice day. Worked at office in morn. At Bloom (PA), with Steve Blady to identify burglars in afternoon in jail house. At home in evening." - January 30 e-list 57 2 [email protected]
"28, clear, cold and windy. Streets and roads like glass. All covered with ice. Everybody falling... Burglar case called. At Danville for two hours in afternoon. Spent time with Lois Gerhart." - February 7
"48, clear. At Bloom in morning doing lots of business. Rhawn finished argument in Pevagh case. I hustled Blackstone until supper time... Examined for admission to the bar, at the 11 train with examiners. Harry Rhawn left town." - April 24
"54, cloudy. Eventful day. I got up early as W. H. Rhawn sent for me. He went to Phila to see if Harry was killed. I was admitted to bar in morn. Did all of Rhawn's business. World's Fair opens. [Joseph Smith] Harris takes charge of P & R RR [Philadelphia and Reading Railroad] - raining hard in eve, umbrella fixer beats me [in] billiards." - May 1
"Redder case at Catawissa settled. Lois and I at [Chicago World's] Fair Grounds. Went to Midway Plaisance, saw about everything. Spent some time at the Penna [Pennsylvania] Building. Lois home. I saw T. Thomas [Theodore Thomas] orchestra. Lois & I to see Buffalo Bill." - July 27
"55, cloudy. Home and put on fishing clothes. Rhawn, Gilbert, and I fishing in canal. Caught 72 bass." - October 19
Brown leather covers, with two pockets on the front. Standard Diary No. 67. Informational pages in front, such has units of measurement, list of holidays, and city population. Pages have gilt fore edge. There is an pocket folder attached to the interior back cover, as well as a slot for a pencil. Measures 6" x 3 ¼". (#29000100) $275.00
Minor wear to covers, mostly due to rubbing. Interior pages show minor soiling and toning due to age, otherwise fine.
John Robins Sharpless Sr, was born on September 20, 1871 to Ambrose Harder Sharpless (1843-1919) and Mary Brobst Sharpless nee Robins (1848-1922) in Catawissa, PA. He graduated from Catawissa High School and attended Lafayette College in Easton, PA where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity. e-list 57 3 [email protected]
While studying law he worked for William H Rhawn (1856-1919), a distinguished lawyer from his hometown. On December 16, 1893 he was admitted to the bar in the PA countries of Columbia and Luzerne, and soon moved to Hazleton, PA. There he opened up is own law practice and he remained in the area for the rest of his life. He married Lois Martin Gearhart on December 1 1896 in Danville, PA and together they had two children, Jean Sharpless Garriss (1899-1994) and John Robins Sharpless Jr (1904- 1980). He died on Jan 9, 1953 in Hazleton, PA after a short illness.
2. [retirement][ business][ scrap album][ scrap book] Retirement Album for W. B. Gray, Western Electric Company. Western Electric Company. Baltimore, Maryland. 1952. William B. Gray was a Works Comptroller who worked at Western Electric Company, Point Breeze works in Maryland who retired in the summer of 1952. He was presented with a scrap album by his coworkers upon his departure. The first page of this album starts with W. B. Gray's, often referred to as Bill throughout, business card with a hand written note that says he retired on August 1, 1952. Next is a program for Gray's Testimonial Dinner thrown in his honor. The rest of the album is full of short notes written to Gray from his coworkers that are full of well-wishes at his retirement. The majority of the album has on each page two 8" x 5" pasted in notes with the phrase "Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot". Written on each of these pieces of paper are the notes, hand written and typed, from Gray's coworkers. Often pasted on next to the note is a picture, general a head shot, of his coworker who wrote the note. At times these pictures have been cut out so that only the head (and no background) of the picture is shown. The notes themselves go from general well-wishes on a happy retirement, to memories about past times sometimes with humor thrown in. A few are even poems. One note that stands out in particular is actually a punched out computer time card with a sentiment written onto it. There are also several pages of just photographs throughout the album, generally either group images of employees or Gray in the outdoors with several unknown individuals. Lastly there is a copy of his employment contract. Loose in the album are a company organizational chart from Aug. 1945 and a copy of "The Pointer" a company newsletter from August 1952 which as an article on Gray's retirement.
Below are two examples of the notes (the first an acrostic): "W ith rod and lure e-list 57 4 [email protected]
B eguile the finny denizens of streams;
G aff your fish after R eeling in you catch and A dmit to the gurgle of white water - Y our travail has ended."
"Best Wishes for a Happy Retirement; Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think."
Green Leather covers with gild lettering. 80 pgs. Approximately 95 photographs, some of which are cutouts. 127 letters/notes. This count does not include loose items or the program, contract, or business card. (#29010102) $175.00
Interior pages show minor toning and soiling due to age. Some stains from the glue use can be seen.
William Breathitt Gray II was born on October 3, 1888 to William Breathitt Gray I (1847-1915) and Mary Jane Draper Gray (1956-1922) in Utica, MT. Originally, a rancher on his parents farm, he moved to Chicago in the early 1920s to start work at the Western Electric Company. He married Mabel Dell St. John Gray (1892-1965) on December 23, 1916. They would have two children together, William Breathitt Gray III (1917-?) and David Wallace Gray (1919-?). He moved to Florida with his wife after his retirement, and died on January 11, 1976.
3. [Ships][ Manuscript][ Drawings][ Transportation] Manuscript, Watercolor, Pen and ink Work - A Book of Ships. c1928. A hand crafted paper book with 24 leaves. It includes 10 watercolors of ships throughout the ages from the first log canoe to a 1920s passenger liner. Each full page watercolor is accompanied by an informational narrative. The book includes a center-fold of a printed illustration by Charles S. J. Delacy - Section of the 'Revenge'. The illustrations are well executed although done by an amateur hand. The book opens with a copied verse CARGOES by John Masefield, that begins Quinquireme of Ninevah from distant Ophir Rowing home to haven in sunny Palestine, With a cargo of ivory And apes and peacocks... e-list 57 5 [email protected]
It concludes: Dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smoke stack, Butting through the Channel in the mad March days With a cargo of Tyne coal, Road rails, pig lead, Tirewood, ironware, and cheap tin trays. Decorative grosgrain ribbon closures.
The final watercolor in the book puts an image of the Santa Maria next to a 1928 to exemplify the changes in modern history. Measures 10 ½" x 9". (#29008625) $575.00
Light cover wear.
An interesting and thoughtful work, most likely a ship enthusiast and not a school project.
Education
4. [Education][ Child Welfare][ WWII][ Rebuilding Japan] A collection of over 600 business and calling cards from Japanese Educators involved in post WWII educational reform collected by an American woman. 1940s-1951. A collection of cards gathered by an American education official and consultant to the Ministry of Education who worked with Japanese counterparts during the American occupation of Japan. All have been translated presumably by the original owner and written on the card, including title and responsibility. Many are personally addressed to Miss Ambrose, some suggesting they were farewells. They are arranged in their original wrappers by location. Locations include Wakayam, Osaka, Hakodate, Kagoshima, Kochi, Kumamoto, Hokkaido,
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Okayama, Shizuoka, Tokushima, Saga and many other. Housed in the original cloth covered box, presumably period Japan. (#24018635) $550.00
This collection provides a unique opportunity for researching the educators involved in reforming the Japanese Ministry of Education post WWII. Although we have not located the first name of Ms. Ambrose it may be found on one of the cards. The materials were found with an unrelated collection of an American in Japan educator in the 1920s-30s (previously sold).
Fashion
5. [Fashion and Costume][ Health and Beauty][ Women's History] Leaflet Promoting Tortoise Shell Hair Device - The Hare and the Tortoise or The Hair and the Tortoise-Comb. The Parisian Comb Co. New York. 1898. A 9 ¼" x 5 ¾" two-sided leaflet printed on pink paper. The front depicts an image of a young woman before her dressing table with an astonished gentleman standing nearby holding what appears to be a tortoise. It the captioned:
THE LATEST "Great Scott, Maria! what's this? A skeleton of a tortoise? "No dear; it's the new tortoiseshell comb, called "The Fin de Siegle Comb" twisting one's hair upon it quickly, in any design, and without hairpins." "Oh, I see; a sort of modern version of "The Hare and the Tortoise".
The reverse depicts an image of the tortoise like hair comb and three images of hair styles using the product. Accompanied by promotional and instructive narrative. (#29001523) $55.00 e-list 57 7 [email protected]
Letter folds; light edge wear.
6. [Fashion and Costume][ Woman as Influencers][ Silk][ Gibson Girl][ Language of Color] Fine Promotional Booklet What She Wears- Migel Quality Silks with Calendar Pages for 1908 - The Modern Woman in Silk. M. C. Migel & Co. New York & Paris. 1908. 8 French-fold pp. with silk screened crane on wraps. The paper for the cover is laid paper with chain lines. The paper for the booklet is more of a washi paper with chain lines. All quite striking. The booklet describes the fine silks produced by the company and the various silk types that include Mandarin, Pagoda, Tussorah, Shantoong, Montora and Song-o-Silk. Line drawn in-text illustrations relevant to the silk
being discussed. It concludes with the meaning of colors e.g. Blue, or the sapphire, expresses heaven, the firmament, truth from a celestial origin, the color denoting constancy, fidelity. This is accompanied by six (6) lithograph light stock calendar pages, each depicting a stately woman, drawn in the style of Charles Dana Gibson adorned in a garment made of silk. Each page also has two calendar months for 1908 and is captioned " The Mandarin, Pagoda, Tussorah, Shantoong, Montora or Song-o-Silk Girl", each in the colors described in the meaning of colors section. Calendar pages tuck neatly into the booklet. Booklet measures 9 ¼" x 5 1/8". (#29001522) $150.00
What woman wouldn't want to purchase a garment of Migel silk and magically look like one of the influencers on the calendar pages.
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Historical Memorabilia
7. [Historical Memorabilia][ Social History][ Menu] Silk Menu - Dinner in honour of HRH Prince Henry of Prussia Tendered by the New Yorker Staats-Zeitung to the American Press, Feb. 26, 1902, Waldorf Astoria NYC and Official Program and Souvenir of Prince Henry's Visit to the United States. R. A. Ringler Co., engraver. New York. 1902. A 12" 5 ½" silk menu with a color illustration of HRH Prince Henry of Prussia. Fare included Oysters, Terrapin Philadelphia Style, Sweetbread, New Century and much more. Various wines and liqueurs served through. The dinner was to introduce the Prince to the American press. Also, includes an unpaginated Official Program of Prince Henry's visit to the United States, published in English and German. Press of Voelcker Brothers, Cooper Square NY. It appears he was hosted by Miss Alice Roosevelt. (#25006101) $550.00
Light wear to program
Prince Henry of Prussia (1862-1929) Prinz Albert Wilhelm Heinrich von Preussen or Prince Henry of Prussia, Generalinspekteur der Marine (born Albert Wilhelm Heinrich, 14 August 1862 – 20 April 1929) was a younger brother of German Emperor William II and a Prince Henry of Prussia (1862–1929)Prinz Albert Wilhelm Heinrich von Preussen or Prince Henry of Prussia, Generalinspekteur der Marine (born Albert Wilhelm Heinrich, 14 August 1862-20 April 1929) was a younger brother of German Emperor William II and a Prince of Prussia. A career naval officer, he held various commands in the Imperial German Navy and eventually rose to the rank of Grand Admiral. Henry had little in common with his brother, the German Emperor. He lacked, for example, William II's erratic nature and egotism. The prince was truly popular in Northern Germany, and on account of his humble and open manner was beloved by those under his command. On foreign travels, he was a good diplomat, who, unlike his brother, was able to strike the right tone. Thus, on his 1902 trip to the United States, Henry made a favorable impression with the critical American press and succeeded in winning the sympathy of more than just the numerous German-American segment of the population. (Wikipedia)
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Printing & Publishing
8. [magazine][ periodical][ printing][ typographic][ font][ decorative border][ printing press] Typographic Messenger, Volume 5, No 4. - Scale of Sizes and Prices of Printers' Cards. James Conner's Son Publishers. New York. October 1870. A magazine meant for professional or enthusiasts who were devoted to the typographic arts. This particular volume was printed in October 1870, and is Volume 5, No. 4. The front cover of this issue is an advertisement for Printer's Cards sold by John Robinson from New York. There is a diagram that shows the various cards he has per sale and their cost. Some of the interior pages start with the 'History of the Art of Printing', quarter page to full page illustrated advertisements, generally for printing press, paper cutters and different type faces (Gothic #5, Wood Type, etc.) and decorative device border examples. Of note is a full page price list advertisement for The Newton Copper Type Company and Philadelphia Printing Ink Works. Pink covers. 20 pp. Pages are numbered 50-64. Measures 13" x 9 ½". (#29009104) $100.00
Front cover has faded stamps on it from it being mailed. Back cover detached but present, and a 6" tear in the middle of the page as well as a 3 ½" tear along the bottom edge. Damage to back strip due to rubbing. Interior pages toned and soiled due to age. Last interior page has 3 in tear near the binding towards the bottom of the page.
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9. [Circular][ Book Auction][ History of the Book] M. Thomas & Sons, Auctioneers. Circular Announcing Forty-First Philadelphia Trade Sale - Books, Stationery, Etc. Philadelphia. June 1853. Single-fold 11" x 8" circular announcing the 41st Philadelphia trade sale of Books, Paper, Stationery, Stereotype Plates, Binders' Cloth, Leather, Cutlery, &c, &c. Books will sell immediately following stationery. The inside page lists the Regulations, Terms, &c and Terms of Payment. . Postally Used. Addressed to G. & C. Merriam. (#29005558) $175.00
Letter folds.
10. [Circular][ Book Auction][ History of the Book] Cubbedge & Brother. Circular - Announcing Co-Partnership - Books and Stationery Business. Savannah, GA. Oct. 1, 1853. Single-fold 11" x 8" circular announcing the co-partnership of Cubbedge & Brother with an improved and enlarged stock of school, miscellaneous, religious and medical books; English, French and American Stationery and other articles. Inside pages blank. Postally Used. Addressed to G. & C. Merriam. (#29005559) $125.00
Letter folds.
11. [Circular][ Book Auction][ History of the Book] Louis Gaylord Clark. Circular - Announcing Daniel Webster's Life, Eulogy, and Four Great Orations. Wilbur M. Hayward & Co. Rochester, NY. 1853. Single-fold 11" x 8" circular announcing the volume printed in the best style of typographical art, on a superior quality of paper containing 184pp. and a steel portrait of Mr. Webster extant. Lists the orations and price list for publisher copies in paper or muslin. Inside pages blank. Printed on stationery with embossed scroll and arrow upper left "Carson & Co. (#29005560) $125.00
Letter folds.
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Social Welfare
12. [education][ board of education][ law][ legal][ school][ common school][ public school] Marshall S. Bidwell. A Compilation and Digest of the Laws Relating to Common Schools, City and County of New York, 1842. M. and Day Co. New York. 1842. In 1842, the New York State legislature established the New York City Board of Education. Its goal was to operate a system of public schools in New York City, and the legislation provided for commissioners, trustees, and inspectors to be elected in each ward, and stated that each ward was to send representatives to the central board. One of their first tasks was to create a system of by-laws to use as guidance. Marshall Spring Bidwell (1799-1872), both a prominent lawyer and political figure originally from Upper Canada, was tasked with the job. This book is broken into two sections, the first is a 'Compilation' and the second is a 'Digest' of various laws regarding common schools and how they are applicable to New York. Each section has an index.
Marble covers (serve as replacements for the original covers). 55 pages. Manuscript title has been cut and taped onto applied secondary marbled covers. Original wraps intact and in place. Measures 9" x 5 ¾". OCLC - 2 paper copies. April 2019. (#29009103) $50.00
Minor tears along edges of the covers. Interior pages show minor soiling and toning due to age.
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Social History
13. [Pennsylvania Railroad][ PRR][ railway][ train][ trainphone][ communication][ education][ train worker] Pennsylvania Railroad Trainphone Tips for Railroaders - Guide created for employees through the eyes of Penny Sylvania. Tele-Dynamics Inc. c1943. The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) began using a voice communications system called 'Trainphones' on a trail basis in 1936 and had fully integrated them into their railway system by 1943. The system was meant to be used as a communication method between crews on moving trains and dispatchers. In order to educate their crews on the system, PRR created a short 23 page booklet to serve as an instruction manual. The book was written from the perspective of 'Penny Sylvania', a young girl whose father is a railroad engineer. The book used plain words and phrases to describe the system along with simple, black and white line drawings to further the reader's understanding of the communications system. Given the relative child-like tone of the book, it is clear what PRR thought of their employee's education level. The book starts with a brief description of the system, before instructing the reader how to use it, such as "the trick to the trainphone is to hold it close to the mouth, but not to blow into it" and since "Uncle Sam is listening to their conversation they have two firm rules- no cursing and no funny business." One of the biggest issues with the trainphone system was that it was unable to work in electrified zones due to interference from the electric supply, considering that these electrified zones were some of PRR's busiest locations, this was a huge disadvantage. Several pages are dedicated to address this issue with instructions such as "Daddy says sometimes they run into dead spots where reception is bad, but they often change this by moving the engine ahead a few feet or backing up to a more favorable location." Eventually, the whole trainphone system would be phased out in the 1960s as radio communication became the norm and was more reliable.
The cover has a line drawing of the phone. There is the name of the previous owner, R. W. Schaffer, written on the cover. No OCLC. Staple binding. 6 ¼" x 4 ½". (#28001115) $100.00
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Soiling and toning due to age. Inscribed on cover.
14. [flower][ leaf][ leaves][ plant][ wax][ mold][ wax flower] Catalogue of Sheet Wax, And Materials for Making Wax Flowers. F. C. Hasting & Co. Boston, MA. c1885. Tri-fold catalogue of materials used in the making of wax flowers. The catalogue contains list of various supplies like sheet wax, paint, brushes and wire, however the majority of the catalogue is made up of molds. There are molds made from plaster, tin, wood, and metallic. The come in a variety of sizes classified by the flower they are attempting to emulate. Such as Forget Me Not, Sweet Pea, Geranium, Violet and Lily. Measures 4 ½ x 2 ¾" (folded), 8 ½" x 2 ¾" (unfolded). (#29010100) $55.00
Minor soiling and toning due to age, otherwise fine.
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15. [catalogue][ memorial][ funeral][ memorial cards][ death][ funeral business] H. F. Wendell & Co Catalog of Fine Memorial Goods. Leipsic, OH. 1920. A catalogue for H. F. Wendell, located in Leipsic, Ohio, who claimed to be the largest memorial house on earth. This catalogue focuses on memorial cards shows 9 photomechanical prints of some of the styles offered by H. F. Wendell. Each of these prints come with a style number, size, description and price. One example of the cards, is Style No. 1, and it is advertised as "the most beautiful memorial card ever designed for children." If can even be finished in gold. The cover depicts the home office of the company surrounded by decorative elements. 12 folded pages. Measures 6" x 4" (folded), 18" x 8" (unfolded). (#29010101) $175.00
Minor soiling and toning due to age, as well as small separation at the folds.
Advertising
16. [Advertising][ Shoes][ Innovation] Leaflet - Massey's Patent Revolving Boot & Shoe Heal Protectors. Massey Revolving Shoe Heel Co. New York. 1880s. An 8" x 5" two-sided leaflet describing the merits of this heel protector. It boasts: It will save from 25 to 50 percent in boot & shoe bills. It will, in a great degree, prevent slipping on ice. It will support the ankle and keep the foot erect. It gives a neat finish to the shoe, and maintains it. etc. Includes pricing starting at 50 cents a pair. The reverse provides instructions for adjusting the protectors with detail on removing the entire heel, worn layers, etc. and how to rotate the heel. Illustration depicts installed product and internal view. Measures 8” x 5”. (#28001895) $45.00
Letter folds.
17. [Advertising][ Get Rich Quick][ Truth in Advertising] Leaflet - A New Discovery - The Oriental Hair Grower. H. A. Ells & Co. Chicago. c1884. An 8 ¾" x 5 ¾" two-sided leaflet printed on orange paper promoting The Oriental Hair Grower, by the use of which any person may quickly grow a heavy beard, a glossy mustache, beautiful eyebrows or luxuriant hair on bald heads. Includes two woodcuts of gents with lush hair and mustache. It is purported as a recent e-list 57 15 [email protected]
scientific medical discovery. The reverse is a detailed and comprehensive narrative on its uses and results. Note the clear absence of testimonials. (#29010223) $60.00
Writers
18. [valentine][ valentine's day][ cupid][ writer][ love][ courtship][ job][ professional][ humor][ poetry] The Professional Valentine Writer - Basket-makers, Book Binders, Booksellers, Carpenters, Glaziers, Ladies, etc. J. L. Marks. London. c1810. A Valentine's Day writer meant for a variety of career positions, such as basket maker, bookseller, Carpenter, Oilman, Cheesemonger and butcher. The front cover has a woodcut of a cupid sitting at a desk writing with an arrow with little figures around his head. The title page has the same woodcut illustration, but it is hand colored. The 'writers' found within this book are short poems that have both the letter and responses and can often be quite humorous. Here is an example of one for a bookseller:
" From a Bookseller. This publication of my love By Cupid is edited; Say in a quarto your approve, And I shall be delighted.
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I trust (with due submission) Your editor will mend his style, Against the next edition."
Blue wrappers, 8 pgs. String binding. No OCLC (there are 2 under the same name but printed at a later date by Marks & Sons) Measures 6 ¾" x 4 ¼". (#29011100) $375.00
Volvelles
19. [Christmas][ Salesman Sample][ Volvelle][ Childhood Ephemera] Christmas Tree Grove Volvelle - 3 Wheels with countless characters (Sample). 1936. A sample printing of a circular Christmas volvelle designed to be used for advertisement. There is a blank sign on which is printed "Space for Store Ad." The item is a color mix of traditional holiday colors such as red, green and white and depicts Santa approaching his house (the chimney has "S.C." printed on it for Santa Claus) and laughing on the stoop. The house is surround by Christmas Trees, decorated with candy canes and ornaments. The is also an elf dressed in a red polka dotted outfit playing a horn and pointing towards an open window on the second story. Within this window is the real highlight of this item. The three wheels of the volvelle can be seen through the cutout window, the top row has fourteen heads depicted, the middle row has thirteen bodies depicted, while the last row has thirteen sets of feet. Together there are countless options of figures one can make with the three wheels. The characters depicted are a variety of people of different genders, ages and ethnicity, as well as several anthropomorphism animals, such as a duck, a pig and a donkey. The diameter of the item is 7 ¼". (#29010105) $115.00
Minor toning and soiling due to age.
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20. [printing][ paper][ books][ Volvelle] Selick Krigstein.Mono-Rote-Kriculator. Merriam Paper Co. . New York. 1938. A three-layer volvelle made by the Merriam Paper Co. meant to help determine the equivalent weight, count or bulk between two different sizes of paper bundles. The wheels have four different color-coded sections: yellow, green, white, and tan. On the front of the volvelle, in the center there is an example given to show one how to use the wheel. On the back there are four different sets of instructions on how to use the wheel to determine count, bulk, weight, and reductions. Diameter 8". (#29010106) $100.00
Minor toning and soiling due to age, otherwise fine.
Women 21. [women][ charity][ children] The Charter and Constitution of the Providence Female Charitable Society, 4th Edition. John Carter. Providence, RI. 1804. The Providence Female Charitable Society was first formed in 1800, to help 'indigent women and children'. One of the key conditions to a woman receiving aid from the Society was that any children of theirs deem to be 'of proper age' had to be in school. The Society's first charter and constitution printed in 1801, this item is the 4th Edition of that charter was printed in 1804. Along with the by-laws of the Society a list of members and donors are included. The Society is still in existence today. Replacement blue wrappers. 12 pp. Measures 8 ½" x 5 ½". OCLC - 5 paper copies. April 2019. (#29008100) $200.00
Small piece missing from the back cover. Minor soiling and toning due to age, otherwise fine.
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Textiles 22. [Women's Work][ Manuscript][ Industry][Textiles] L. M. Richards. Letter to Miss Lydia Walker from former employer explaining mill conditions and encouraging her to return to work. Kennebunk Maine. 1848. A two page letter written to Sister Lydia, (Lydia Walker, Lowell MA) on Jun 23, 1848. It begins with discussion about the struggles of daily life concluding with " I think it best always to adopt the sentiment of the Mariner (Fear not but trust to Providence wherever though mayst be". Then onto news about a mill worker wedding and advise that she should not despair (presumably at her age...)
Then the heart of the matter - a discussion on the conditions at the mill and the woman weavers- the good weavers average 24 cuts of 4 Looms and some more with one worker - one with 100 cuts for 4 Looms for a month. He goes on to explain the changes in the process - narrower fabric, thinner blades -- better conditions. He then asks her to return and advises "we should be highly gratified for you to come home again to a Father House and you shall not be treated as an hired servant. He advises he'll have 4 looms for her in less than a month and requests a response to his proposal. Single-fold letter sheet 10" x 9 ¾". (#29001966) $60.00
Letter folds and fold separations.
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23. [Women's Work][ Traveling Seamstress][ Women's History] 13 Letters to Lizzie Hughes - a traveling seamstress. 1871-1876. Thirteen manuscript letters predominantly from clients requesting that Lizzie come and sew for them. Many request that she bring patterns as well, one includes a fabric sample. Some are repeat clients. There are two letters from her fabric supplier, James Respy of Golden Co., Utica NY advising he is out of fabric. Most include envelopes or stampless post and were delivered to her in South Trenton, Brocketts Bridge, Norway, Russia and Heckuner, NY. There are two letters, one in 1873 from an acquaintance who has gone to New York City and wishes to stay and hopes Lizzie (she addressed her as LIbby) will join her-- they will start a business together and make "ends meet". The final letter, which may have ended her traveling career is dated 1876 and is from Mr. Hughes suggesting that Lizzie and his wife start a Ladies Furnishing Store, perhaps in Little Falls, in connection with dressmaking. His wife is also a dressmaker and believes they would get on well. He wishes to capitalize the venture with perhaps $1000. Parenthetically this letter was addressed to Russia NY, but forwarded on to Lizzie in South Trenton. (#29001955) $250.00
An interesting glimpse into the life of a woman entrepreneur in the 1870s.
It’s all about the Children
Materials in this section will always be about the children…
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24. [Kindergarten][ Froebel][ Printing and Publishing History][ Early Learning] Promotional Show Card - Friedrich Froebel's Mother Play and Nursery Songs with Line Drawn Illustrations. Lee and Shepard. Boston. 1878. A 13 ¾" x 10 ½" heavy board show card with 9 ½" x 7 ½" imagery and text. The text promotes Froebel's series of Mother Play and Nursery Songs for use in Kindergartens. It lists the songs including Play with the Limbs and The Weather-Vane. Available for 60 cents a dozen Additional, there is a description of the complete work entitled Mother Play and Nursery Songs, Poetry Music, and Pictures with Notes to Mothers. Price $1.50. The narrative is surrounded by line drawn vignettes of mothers and children at work and play. The vignette at top center is a mother holding a child's hands. The large image at base is captioned Grass-Mowing and depicts a father and a young child mowing the lawn while another sits by a tree creating a paper chain that in turn forms the border decoration surrounding the vignettes. Reverse is blank. (#29001212) $175.00
Toning on margins (previously matted?) Paper residue on reverse.
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Gender Roles
25. [Gender Roles][ Paper Dolls][ Pretend Play][ Social History] Seven and Seventeen - Big and Little Sister Dress-alike Dolls. Merrill Co. Pub. Chicago IL. 1945. An uncut paper doll book depicting pretty in pink blond sisters Linda and Lana, with six costume pages of frilly dresses and other particularly feminine attire with themed background scenes including sitting at a vanity and primping, a picnic for the girls with floral garlands in their hair, a girl's birthday party all with again frilly party dresses and lots of flowers, school days that includes an outfit with trousers and girl talk while painting their finger nails. Four punch-out dolls; front and back covers. Measures 12 ¾" x 10 ¾". (#29000802) $65.00
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26. [Gender Roles][ Paper Dolls][ Pretend Play][ Social History] Style Show Paper Dolls. Saalfield - Artcraft. Chicago IL. 1945. An uncut paper doll book depicting four costume pages of stylish attire that the progressive young woman would be pleased to wear. Relevant vignettes on each page including archery, sailing, ice skating, a prom, and a slumber party. Three punch-out dolls; on back cover. Measures 12 ½" x 10 ½". (#29000803) $65.00
Popular Culture
27. [Paper Dolls][ Sitcom][ Entertainers][ Pretend Play][ Popular Culture] The Partridge Family - A Paper Doll Book. Columbia Pictures Industries, Artcraft. 1972. Authorized Edition. 6pp. Cover image of the popular television singing family with a die-cut opening to the first page depicting their touring bus. Six punch out dolls first and last pages. The back cover has a large punch-out of a seated David Cassidy. 4 pages of punch-out costumes with that special 1970s entertainment flair. Striped and plaid bell bottoms and ruffled skirts and blouses. Note both editions have the same costume designs. (#29000800) $50.00
The Partridge Family is an American musical sitcom starring Shirley Jones and featuring David Cassidy. Jones plays a widowed mother, and Cassidy plays the oldest of her five children who embark on a music career. It ran from September 25, 1970, until March 23, 1974, on the ABC network as part of a Friday- night lineup, and had subsequent runs in syndication. The family was loosely based on the real-life musical family the Cowsills, a popular band in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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28. [Paper Dolls][ Sitcom][ Entertainers][ Pretend Play][ Popular Culture] The Partridge Family - A Paper Doll Book. Columbia Pictures Industries, Artcraft. 1971. Authorized Edition. 6pp. Cover image of the popular television singing family as segments on an LP record with a die-cut opening to the first page depicting their touring bus. Seven punch out dolls first and last pages. 4 pages of punch-out costumes with that special 1970s entertainment flair. Striped and plaid bell bottoms and ruffled skirts and blouses. Note both editions have the same costume designs. (#29000801) $50.00
The Partridge Family is an American musical sitcom starring Shirley Jones and featuring David Cassidy. Jones plays a widowed mother, and Cassidy plays the oldest of her five children who embark on a music career. It ran from September 25, 1970, until March 23, 1974, on the ABC network as part of a Friday- night lineup, and had subsequent runs in syndication. The family was loosely based on the real-life musical family the Cowsills, a popular band in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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29. [Ethnic][ Cultural][ Popular Culture Paper Dolls][ Pretend Play][ Social History] Diahann Carroll as "Julia" Paper Dolls (Authorized Edition). Twentieth Century-Fox Films Corp. 1969. An uncut paper doll book based on the tv series with 31 punch-out costumes. Costumes for Julia and Corey and Marie and Earl. Depicting the most stylish clothes for the 1960s. Four punch-out dolls; front and back covers. Measures 12 ½" x 10". (#29000804) $55.00
The Julia series is notable for being one of the first weekly series to depict an African American woman in a non-stereotypical role. Previous television series featured African American lead characters, but the characters were usually servants. The show starred actress and singer Diahann Carroll, and ran for 86 episodes on NBC from September 17, 1968, to March 23, 1971.
30. [Cultural/Ethnic][ NY World's Fair][ Paper Dolls][ Pretend Play] Paper Dolls of All Nations New York World's Fair 1939 Officially Licensed. Saalfield Pub. Co. Copyright NYWF. Akron O. 1939. An uncut paper doll book features images of children in costumes from around the world on the front cover. Includes six (6) costumes pages with costumes from Italy, Span, Hungary, Native American (American Indian, India, Turkey, Eskimos, China, Japan, America, Scotland, Russia, Ireland, England, Switzerland and Hawaii. Eight (8) punch out dolls of children on the back cover. Measures 15" x 10 ¾". (#29000805) $100.00
Few separations with tape repairs on back cover.
Of particular note: The costumes are from many lands, all of the children paper dolls appear to be white Americans.
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